Varaha Purana 194.20: Adhyaya 194, Shloka 20
The Return of Naciketas from Yama’s Abode: Inquiry into Death, Karma, and Dharmic Release
केचिद्विमनसश्चैव केचित्संशयवादिनः ॥ तमूचुः सहिताः सर्वे ऋषिपुत्रं तपोधनम् ॥
kecid vimanasāś caiva kecit saṃśayavādinaḥ || tam ūcuḥ sahitāḥ sarve ṛṣiputraṃ tapodhanam ||
कुछ रिशि उदास हो गए। कुछ को शक था, वो कहने लगे यह कैसे हो सकता है। फिर सब रिशि मिल के उस रिशि के बेटे से बात करने लगे। वो बेटा बड़ा तपस्वी था।
Varāha (default narrative frame; speaker not explicit in fragment)
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It shows doubt (saṃśaya) as a legitimate narrative stance preceding instruction, reflecting a didactic method where questioning initiates dialogue.
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The verse normalizes inquiry and uncertainty as part of seeking understanding, especially around extraordinary claims.
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